Vehicle recall R/2002/159

Peugeot 307 recall: Incorrect specification brake fluid

DVSA recall R/2002/159 names the Peugeot 307. It was launched 8 November 2002. It covers vehicles built 29 August 2002 to 30 August 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/159
Launched: 8 November 2002
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: XYA
Vehicles: 91 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that the brake fluid is not to the correct specification. this over a period of time could adversely affect the brake performance.

The fix

Replace the hydraulic fluid in the brake and clutch operating circuits.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot 307	29 August 2002 to 30 August 2002	91

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Other recalls for these models

R/2002/172 Front brake pipe may chafe on anti roll bar 5 December 2002, Peugeot 307
R/2003/006 Possibility that vehicle could be started with gear selector in any position 8 January 2003, Peugeot 307
R/2002/043 Front shock absorber concern 23 August 2002, Peugeot 307
R/2002/091 Ignition switch fire risk 30 April 2002, Peugeot 307
R/2003/147 Possibility of cuts in tyres. 2 September 2003, Peugeot 307
R/2004/047 Possibility that EGR support bracket may break 21 March 2004, Peugeot 307

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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